Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan appealed to President Trump to keep him in the loop as the United States seeks a disarmament deal with North Korea.
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Russia Says He’s a Spy. His Lawyer Says He Just Wanted Photos of a Cathedral.
Paul N. Whelan, a former United States Marine, was arrested after being given a thumb drive of state secrets, believing it to contain vacation pictures, his lawyer says.
An American Disappeared in Syria 2 Years Ago. His Family Wants Trump to Help.
Majd Kamalmaz went missing after being stopped at a government checkpoint in Damascus. His family is now speaking out, hoping President Trump will prioritize his case.
Journalist for Iranian TV Is Detained as Witness in U.S. Investigation
Marzieh Hashemi, an anchor for the Iranian channel Press TV, is not accused of a crime but is being held until her grand jury testimony is done.
The Planned U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Syria: Here’s the Latest
If anyone had any illusions about just how complicated a U.S. withdrawal from Syria might be, they were unlikely to retain them after the latest bad news out of the war-torn country.
The Interpreter: When Crises Rally a Nation, and When They Don’t
Presidents Trump and Emmanuel Macron are not the first to capitalize on — or manufacture — a crisis to advance their agenda. And they are not the first to stumble.
Pompeo’s Anti-Iran Tour Faces Obstacles of a Fractious Middle East
Touring eight countries in one week, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sought to build a regional coalition against Iran. The obstacles are formidable.
Pompeo Says He Pressed Saudi Leader on War and Rights Abuses
Secretary of State Pompeo said he asked the Saudi crown prince to rein in some of his rash and violent policies but reaffirmed ties between the nations.
Competing Against Chinese Loans, U.S. Companies Face Long Odds
The competition to build an oil refinery in Uganda is a case study in what America faces as it challenges China’s infrastructure lending program.
Teenager Captured With ISIS Fighters Is From Trinidad, Not the U.S., Officials Say
A 16-year-old caught on the front lines in Syria had been taken by his mother to the battle zone when he was 12, his sister and American officials said.